A simple guide to 15-minute cities
The 15-minute city concept has repeatedly made the news this year. Here, we explain what the urbanism concept is and why it has become so controversial. More
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Dezeen Debate features Rishi Sunak's "regressive" plans to stop 15-minute cities
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features UK prime minister Rishi Sunak's plans to prevent councils from implementing 15-minute cities. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More
UK prime minister's 15-minute city ban "baffling" says concept creator
Urbanist Carlos Moreno has urged UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to rethink his stance on 15-minute cities following the announcement that he will stop councils implementing the concept. More
UK prime minister launches plan "to stop councils implementing" 15-minute cities
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans to stop councils in the UK from creating 15-minute cities, as part of a wider scheme to "back drivers" and slam the brakes on "anti-car measures". More
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This week the 15-minute city inventor responded to "shocking" conspiracy theories
This week on Dezeen, we published an exclusive interview with 15-minute city creator Carlos Moreno in which he discusses the conspiracy theory that his urbanism strategy was designed to restrict people's freedom. More
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"My fight is not against the car" says 15-minute city creator
Urbanist Carlos Moreno responds to the "shocking" conspiracy theories surrounding his 15-minute city concept in this exclusive interview. More
15-minute city an "easy way to explain an old concept" says Edmonton planner
A planner from Edmonton, Canada, has defended its 15-minute city plan after criticism from locals, saying that the plan uses age-old concepts and "will enable the City of Edmonton to support growth more efficiently". More
UK politician attacks 15-minute city concept in parliament
UK member of parliament Nick Fletcher has ignited a debate about 15-minute cities after stating that they "will take away personal freedoms". More
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15-Minute City concept by Carlos Moreno wins Obel Award 2021
A concept for a city in which citizens can access their daily necessities by foot or by bike within 15 minutes has won the Obel Award for 2021. More